New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called the Waqf (Amendment) Bill a weapon, aimed at marginalising Muslims and usurping their personal laws and property rights. In a post on X, the Congress leader said, “This attack on the Constitution by the RSS, BJP and their allies is aimed at…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha early Thursday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after over a 12-hour debate, which saw the ruling NDA strongly defending the legislation as beneficial for minorities, while the opposition describing it as “anti-Muslim”. The Bill was passed after all amendments moved by the opposition members were rejected by voice…
The Lok Sabha has passed the Waqf Board Amendments Bill after a 12-hour-long debate, marking a crucial shift in India’s approach to minority welfare. The Bill, championed by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and defended robustly by Home Minister Amit Shah, is not just another piece of legislation—it is a direct strike against the unchecked power…
The mighty King Vali had fallen, and Queen Tara was ensnared in the relentless tides of sorrow. Her heart, heavy with grief, cast a shadow over Sugreeva, who, though victorious, found no joy in his triumph. The crown weighed heavily upon him, for the blood of his brother stained his path to power. He pondered…
Bharadwaj Ashram, located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is a significant spiritual and historical landmark associated with the epic Ramayana. Established by Rishi Bharadwaj, one of the Sapta Rishis of Kali Yuga, the ashram stands on the banks of the Ganges, offering a serene environment for meditation and reflection. The Bharadwaj Ashram houses several ancient and…
Mathura: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Wednesday stressed the need for reforming the Waqf Board, citing widespread disputes over its properties. Talking to reporters here, Khan shared his experience as a former minister in charge of the Waqf Board in Uttar Pradesh and said more than 90 percent of Waqf properties are embroiled in legal…
New Delhi: BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress in the Lok Sabha for opposing the Waqf bill, saying the proposed law would be the last nail in the coffin of Congress’s politics of appeasement. Participating in the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lower House,…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that for vote bank politics, fear is being spread that Waqf bill is interference in religious matters of Muslims and properties donated by them. Intervening in Lok Sabha during a debate on the Waqf amendment bill, he also said that non-Muslims in Waqf council and…
Mumbai: India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has decided to leave Mumbai, his domestic team that made him the cricketer that he is, citing personal reasons. Jaiswal wrote to the Mumbai Cricket Association on Tuesday, expressing his wish to leave Mumbai for Goa, and the governing body has accepted his request. Jaiswal’s shock move will see the…
Jammu: Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing after a mine exploded along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday. He said the Indian army responded “effectively” to the ceasefire violation and continues to dominate the LoC where the situation…
